NYT Connections: March 21, Puzzle #1014 Hints, Answers & Help
Solutions and hints for the New York Times Connections puzzle published March 21, 2026 are below. Filmogaz.com summarizes the groupings and final answers. This recap also covers NYT Connections: March 21, Puzzle #1014 Hints, Answers & Help.
How the game assessed plays
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Hints for the four groups
Hints ranged from straightforward to cryptic. The purple set leaned literary.
- Yellow hint: Right to the point.
- Green hint: What you aim for.
- Blue hint: Not chess.
- Purple hint: Carl Sandburg is one.
Answers by color group
Yellow — direct
The yellow group collected synonyms for directness. Each entry reflected bluntness or simplicity.
- blunt
- frank
- plain
- straight
Green — target
The green set grouped words related to aiming or objectives. All four fit the theme of a target.
- goal
- mark
- object
- point
Blue — checkers terms
The blue answers described actions or pieces in checkers. These selections referenced play mechanics and promotion.
- capture
- crown
- jump
- king
Purple — 20th-century American poets
The purple group pulled together notable American poets from the last century. Each surname names a major literary figure.
- Bishop
- Frost
- Pound
- Rich
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